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  1. 1. Climate security: How is the United Nations responding to climate change as a source of insecurity and a hindrance to sustainable development in Sudan?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Nahom Kubrom; [2023]
    Keywords : Armed conflict; Climate security; Human security; Sudan; Sustainable Development; United Nations;

    Abstract : Climate security is a subject that focuses on the relationship between climate change and security. Climate security is a subject that supports the notion that climate change is amplifying existing security threats as climate change is having negative impacts on societies, the natural environment, and development which worsen the situation, especially in regions that already experiencing major challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Technology for a Fruitful Future? : Analysing UN Policies on Blockchain for Sustainable Development

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Niklas Franz; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This Thesis evaluates the relationship between how the United Nations position themselves to utilizing Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Development and human capabilities. Specifically, a human-centric lens with the Capability Approach is applied. READ MORE

  4. 3. Adoption of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Fish Industry : A case study on a corrugated cardboard packaging solution for fresh fish

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Andreas Kopp; Robin Falconer; [2020]
    Keywords : Fish industry; sustainable packaging; EPS; corrugated cardboard; diffusion of innovation; innovation adoption; sustainability; Fiskindustrin; hållbara förpackningar; EPS; wellpapp; innovationsspridning; innovationsadoption; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : The rapid development of plastic production the last couple of decades has led to extensive use of plastic products and vast problems with littering, waste management and exploitation of natural resources. Due to the cheap and easy production of plastics, the world’s population has extended the limit of acceptable usage. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mr. Zenawi's "green legacy" - promoting inclusive growth?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Macha Epp; [2019]
    Keywords : Green economy; Sub-Saharan Africa; discourse analysis; social inclusiveness; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The current state of our environment is alarming. Increasing natural disasters worldwide and rising pollution levels made a conventional economic growth model illogical to abide by. Alternative growth models are of actuality, with the Green Economy being the most popular. READ MORE

  6. 5. HOW DO POST-CONFLICT ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES AFFECT WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WITHIN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE SHORT TERM?

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Gertruda Uleviciute; [2018]
    Keywords : Environmental peacebuilding; natural resource management; post conflict; female empowerment; gender equality; UNEP; UNEP country recovery; Sudan; DRC; Democratic Republic of Congo.;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explain how post-conflict environmental initiatives affect women’s empowerment within natural resource management in the short term. It argues that the lack of causal effect between the variables can be explained by the robustness of patriarchal institutions. READ MORE